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Lindy’s Cheesecake

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This iconic Lindy's Cheesecake delivers an unforgettable dessert experience with its signature crisp, baked crust and ultra-creamy, dense filling. Infused with bright orange and lemon zest, the cheese mixture offers a perfect balance of rich tang and subtle sweetness. The high-temperature baking method creates a distinctive texture that is smooth yet firm enough to hold its shape. This decadent treat is perfect for celebrations, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a timeless classic. It pairs beautifully with coffee or a light red wine, making it the ultimate end to a special meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 716.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This iconic Lindy's Cheesecake delivers an unforgettable dessert experience with its signature crisp, baked crust and ultra-creamy, dense filling. Infused with bright orange and lemon zest, the cheese mixture offers a perfect balance of rich tang and subtle sweetness. The high-temperature baking method creates a distinctive texture that is smooth yet firm enough to hold its shape. This decadent treat is perfect for celebrations, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a timeless classic. It pairs beautifully with coffee or a light red wine, making it the ultimate end to a special meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1.5 teaspoon Orange zest
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 pounds Cream cheese, softened
  • 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 vanilla bean Split and seeds scraped
  • 5 large Eggs
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 0.25 cup Heavy cream
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, egg yolk, and salt.
  3. 3
    Knead the mixture until it just forms a cohesive dough.
  4. 4
    Flatten the dough into a round disc, wrap it in wax paper or plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Remove the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and lightly oil the bottom of the pan.
  6. 6
    Press about half of the chilled dough onto the bottom of the pan, forming a layer about 1/8-inch thick.
  7. 7
    Bake the crust in the middle rack of the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Remove and let it cool completely.
  8. 8
    Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) briefly to allow it to stabilize, then increase to 550°F (285°C) for the filling bake.
  9. 9
    Butter the sides of the springform pan ring and attach it to the baked crust.
  10. 10
    Press the remaining dough up the sides of the pan, forming a 1/8-inch thick wall, sealing it to the bottom crust.
  11. 11
    In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with the remaining sugar, flour, the remaining zests, and vanilla bean seeds until the mixture is completely smooth.
  12. 12
    Beat in the whole eggs and extra egg yolks one at a time, mixing lightly after each addition to avoid over-beating.
  13. 13
    Stir in the heavy cream until just combined.
  14. 14
    Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  15. 15
    Bake in the middle of the preheated 550°F (285°C) oven for 12 minutes.
  16. 16
    Reduce the oven heat to 200°F (95°C) and continue baking for 60 minutes.
  17. 17
    Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside the pan on a wire rack.
  18. 18
    Once cooled, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.
  19. 19
    Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 716.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.1g50%
Saturated Fat 17.4g87%
Cholesterol 334.5mg112%
Sodium 20.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 93.1g32%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g73%
Sugars 22.1g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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